Curing Indigestion Flashcards
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Why is calcium carbonate used rather than sodium hydroxide.
A
Sodium hydroxide is too strong for humans. Sodium is higher than calcium on the reactivity series which means it is more reactive.
Why is calcium carbonate used rather than sodium hydroxide.
Sodium hydroxide is too strong for humans. Sodium is higher than calcium on the reactivity series which means it is more reactive.